# Medical-Assisting Androids The HOSPI-Rimo Provides Company and Care to Patients By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hospi-rimo References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/09/hospi-rimo-robot-from-panasonic/) & [businesswire](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110926005592/en/Panasonic-Unveil-Innovative-Communication-Assistance-Robot-HOSPI-Rimo) [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic) has recently unveiled the HOSPI-Rimo, a robot designed to "support people who need assistance to lead safe, comfortable and pleasant lives," according to the company's press release. What the HOSPI-Rimo actually does is provide communication between the patients and their doctors and family members. The android has a screen that allows for video conferencing so that even after visiting hours, speaking to loved ones can still be possible. With high-definition visual communications technology from Panasonic, it'll make it seem as if patients are communicating with the individual face-to-face. What's really interesting about the HOSPI-Rimo is that it has an [automated medication delivery system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-voice-assistant), which is currently being used in Japan right now. Hopefully the HOSPI-Rimo will be available worldwide soon on a reasonable price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **MEDICAL-ASSISTING ANDROIDS:** The trend of developing robots designed to assist people in healthcare settings presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to improve communication between patients and their healthcare providers. - **HIGH-DEFINITION VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY:** The trend of integrating advanced visual communications technology into medical assisting robots presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to improve remote patient care and increase accessibility to healthcare services. - **AUTOMATED MEDICATION DELIVERY SYSTEMS:** The trend of utilizing automated medication delivery systems in medical assisting robots presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to improve patient safety and reduce medication errors in healthcare settings. ### Where This Applies - **HEALTHCARE:** The healthcare industry has an opportunity to leverage medical-assisting androids to improve patient care, streamline workflows, and reduce costs associated with human labor. - **ROBOTICS:** The robotics industry has an opportunity to expand into the healthcare market by developing specialized robots for medical and healthcare settings. - **TECHNOLOGY:** The technology industry has an opportunity to develop innovative solutions for healthcare providers and patients through the integration of advanced visual communications and automated medication delivery systems in medical-assisting androids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyodol-doll.md) - [Elderly Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeo.md) - [Assistive Homecare Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroth-m1.md) - [Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-robot-concept.md) - [Socially Motivating Companion Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mori-companion-robot.md) - [Interactive Companion Care-Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier-g3.md) - [AI Emotional Support Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romi-lacatan.md) - [Robotic Desktop Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-concept.md) - [Senior Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiden.md)